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Discus and support defender smartscreen in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; im trying to download a file and run it but everytime i do it says unverified publisher and wont let me i disabled everything... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by UltimateWishub, Mar 31, 2020.

  1. defender smartscreen


    im trying to download a file and run it but everytime i do it says unverified publisher and wont let me i disabled everything

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    UltimateWishub, Mar 31, 2020
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  2. Windows Defender SmartScreen won't let me download ANYTHING.

    Hello,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

    1. Which browser you are using to download the application?
    2. What is the complete error message appears on your computer screen when you click on download?


    We can try and perform few steps and see if it helps.

    Step 1: You can refer the Microsoft article related

    Windows Defender SmartScreen
    under the section
    how can I download files reported as unsafe by Windows Defender SmartScreen in Internet Explorer 10 or Microsoft Edge.

    Step 2: Try to disable SmartScreen.

    1. Press Windows + S on your keyboard.
    2. Click on Internet Options.
    3. When the Internet Properties window opens, go to the
      Security tab and click Custom level.
    4. Locate the Miscellaneous section. Now, locate Use
      SmartScreen Filter option
      and set it to disable. Click OK to save changes.
    5. You can disable SmartScreen by going to the
      advanced tab and unchecking the Enable SmartScreen Filter option. After doing that, click
      Apply and OK to save changes.
    6. Restart your computer to effect the settings.


    Hope it helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes or No’.

    Harish

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Harish_kum, Mar 31, 2020
    #2
  3. Rob Koch Win User
    Defender/SmartScreen warning.

    Though this doesn't explain why an application's specific reputation might have changed, the addition of granular controls for these settings in the recently released Windows 10 Creators Update may have something to do with it.

    Smartscreen in Creators Update

    This newer implementation of SmartScreen within Windows 10 has also been renamed to

    Windows Defender SmartScreen
    rather than the old Windows SmartSreen and SmartScreen Filter name within the browser.

    Again, none of this specifically explains a change in reputation, but it's possible that all of these changes might have affected the reputation for some applications or certificates.

    Since you didn't specify what type of certificate you are using, since this affects the ability to add or gain reputation status more quickly. The

    Windows Defender SmartScreen® Filter Frequently Asked Questions
    page covers this as follows.

    There are industry best practices for application developers that will affect your download's reputation and help ensure reputation is established and maintained. If your program is not digitally signed, reputation cannot automatically be shared
    across different versions and builds.

    To help establish your application's reputation, consider doing the following:

    • Digitally sign your programs with an Authenticode signature

      Reputation is generated and assigned to digital certificates as well as specific files. Digital certificates allow data to be aggregated and assigned to a single certificate rather than many individual programs. Only Authenticode Certificates issued by a Certificate
      Authority (CA) that is a member of the Windows Root Certificate Program can establish reputation.
    • Apply for a Windows Logo

      To learn more visit the
      Windows Logo Program
      page on MSDN.

    Rob
     
    Rob Koch, Mar 31, 2020
    #3
  4. Smeed Win User

    defender smartscreen

    Smeed, Mar 31, 2020
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